Research Technician

Agricultural Research Council; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural research organization in Roodepoort is seeking a Research Technician 1. The role includes assisting with project management, supporting technology transfer initiatives, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have a National Diploma or BTech/BSc in Agriculture or related fields, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with proficiency in MS Office, are essential. The position requires a valid SA driver’s license and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in technology transfer and agricultural support or similar environment.
• Ability to multitask and manage projects effectively.
• A valid SA driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical projects and project management.
• Support technology transfer initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environment standards.

Skills

Knowledge of biologicals

Public speaking

Computer literacy

Interpersonal Skills

Good Communication skills

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Education

National Diploma or BTech/BSc in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, or Entrepreneurship

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Location : Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa Application Deadline : January 31, 2026

Description

Project Management & Coordination

• The Research Technician 1 assists with technical projects across the Institute; these include the following aspects of project management.
• Project Finances.
• Project technical risk management.

Research Support, Diagnostics and Other Services

• The Research Technician 1 assists with conducting technical projects. These activities include the following activities.
• Adoption, management, and use.
• Translation.
• Commercialisation.

Technology Transfer

• The Research Technician 1 assists with technology transfer initiatives in the institution, these are as follows.
• Intellectual Property Assessment.
• Prototype Development.
• Testing and Validation.

Scientific Status Requirements

• assisting with scientific research; these include the following activities.
• Innovation and Commercialisation.
• Project / Programme impact.

Safety, health, and Environment

• The Research Technician 1 is responsible for assisting with safety, health and environment compliance and standards, these include the following activities.
• Regulatory Compliance.
• Lab safety.
• Hazardous material disposal.

Human Capital Development

• The Research Technician 1 is responsible for Human capacity development, which includes.
• Self and continuous learning

Requirements

• National Diploma or BTech/BSc in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Entrepreneurship with minimum 3 years’ experience in technology transfer and agricultural support or similar environment.
• Knowledge and experience with working on biologicals is essential will be an added advantage.
• Sector Education and Training Authority (Facilitation, Assessing and/ or Moderation).
• Public speaking (presentations, facilitation).
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office suit.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Good Communication skills (Verbal and written).
• Customer relations.
• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
• A valid SA driver’s license.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 20 JANUARY 2026